CVE-2024-31616
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on specific RG-RSR10 router models via the common_quick_config.lua file. Attackers can potentially gain full control of affected routers, compromising network security. Only users of RG-RSR10-01G-T(W)-S and RG-RSR10-01G-T(WA)-S routers with specific firmware versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- RG-RSR10-01G-T(W)-S
- RG-RSR10-01G-T(WA)-S
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete router compromise leading to network infiltration, data interception, lateral movement to connected devices, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Router takeover enabling traffic monitoring, credential theft, and use as attack platform against internal network resources.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if routers are behind firewalls with strict access controls and network segmentation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available in GitHub gist. Attack appears to require no authentication and has low technical complexity.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check vendor website for firmware updates. If no patch available, implement workarounds immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict access to router management interface
linuxBlock external access to router web interface and management ports
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -j DROP
Disable unnecessary services
allTurn off any unnecessary router services that might expose the vulnerable component
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected routers in separate VLAN with strict firewall rules
- Implement network monitoring for unusual router traffic patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version via web interface or SSH: show version commandCheck Version:
show versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to non-vulnerable release📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access to common_quick_config.lua file
- Unexpected process execution on router
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- Traffic to known malicious IPs from router
- Port scanning originating from router
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (file_access="common_quick_config.lua" OR process_execution="unusual")